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TAS Superintendent announces retirement
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting ended with district Superintendent Stacy Price reading a letter announcing her intent to retire from the position affective June 30, 2025.
Back to school
By Carol Stiffler The start of the 2021-2022 school year is just days away, and school districts...
Madison Yale’s emotional return
By Carol Stiffler Madison Yale is a very happy girl. She’s very smiley - always smiling, her aunt...
Census figures don’t add up
By Carol Stiffler Where did you live on April 1, 2020? The U.S. Census Bureau asked that question...
Fighting for a wolf hunt
By Carol Stiffler Newberry resident Jim Hoy attended the first ever Michigan Wolf Advisory Council...
Newberry News Update
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Stars shine: A Track and Field Finals to remember
The Newberry boys delivered a performance that would have delivered them a team title in most years and the Lady Indians had their own day to remember.
Portage votes to form own library
Curtis Public Library, which has been part of the Superior District Library (SDL) co-op, will transition to an independent township library this summer.
Moosetache and Illumin8 Youth opens tonight in Old Bank
There is new life to an old and beautiful Newberry building and its purpose is geared towards the benefit of youth.
Softball: Lady Indians reach district final
The Lady Indians peaked at the right time, winning two of their last three games, including the district opener against Rapid River on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 06/07/2023
George Edwin Hahn July 28, 1931 – May 29, 2023 Former Engadine resident, George Edwin Hahn, 91, a resident of Sault Ste. Marie since 2014, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at My Michigan Medical...
Library Field Days at TASPL
We welcome you to drop by the library at your convenience to pick up a Summer Reading Program brochure at the circulation desk for program details, to sign up, and bag a free book!
A visit with the Agate Lady in Grand Marais
Lake Superior – with an unprecedented amount of fresh water, and hundreds of mysterious shipwrecks resting its lake bottom, it’s also a rock hunter’s dream.
Newberry area reaches Extreme Fire Danger status
Local volunteer fire departments and the DNR office have responded to several fires in the last couple of weeks that were all human caused.
Baseball and softball set for District Tournaments
It’s championship week on the diamond as both the Newberry Varsity Baseball and Softball teams prepare for District Tournament play.
Obituaries for the week of 05/31/2023
Bernice Mills August 7, 1916 – May 25, 2023 Longtime Brimley resident and former Newberry resident, Bernice Mills, 106, a resident of the McKinley Manor in Sault Ste. Marie, died Thursday evening,...
School culture: Hold students accountable
We expect teachers to teach. We expect students to learn. That is the basic premise behind school. Learning cannot be forced or coerced.
Local Memorial Day ceremonies
In honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion Posts of Newberry, Engadine and Hulbert have scheduled programs to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Barkers purchase Tahqua Tots
Tahqua Tots, the well-established childcare and learning center in Newberry has been sold and is now known as Barker’s Tiny Tots.











